I agree with the first answer but would advise you to have a consultation with an attorney to establsih what your rights are. Manyprobate...

HOW DOES A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN GIVEN POWER OF ATTORNEY FROM SOMEONE, NOT ACCEPT IT?

You do not have to accept the power of attorney. I suggest you first cross out whee youare supposed to sign and return it to him with a letter...

Do I need a Trust Attorney?

I am a trust attorney in Pasadena. If the aendment to the trust was never signed and notarized, it is most likely void. Who is the successor...

Can an Executor bar some heirs from fishing, hiking or hunting on a farm yet allow other heirs and non-heirs access?

I am not a VA attorney but I would look first to the Will. Is the farm bequeathed to the heirs who are not "trespassing" or to all 20 heirs. IIt...

I want to specify my adult daughter as a contingent beneficiary for my 401k.

In California, you can appoint a trust as the alternate beneficiary of your 401k. In the trust agreement you can make whatever provisions you...

What are my rights as the adminstrator of my dads estate as he had no will?

You mention you are the administrator. Do you have an order from your probate court appointing you as personal administrator? I ask because I...

If the heir passes away, does the heirs surviving spouse have rights to the inheriatence?

Does your grandmother have a will? Is she still competent to sign a will (i.e. would she understand what she was doing by signing a will?)? If...

My mother recently died. My brother borrowed money from her thru legal contract. Does this have to be repaid?

Yes. He is liable to repay the loean to your mother's estate. The executor is wrong.

You do not say where your goodfather died but I will assume California. Where is your godfather's body now? If with the coroner, I suggest you...

Gifting and federal estate exemption question

Your Q.2: Any gift you give your niece will be included in her estate when she dies and if her estate exceeds the personal exemption in the year...